Malaysian Barista Shines on Global Stage, Clinches Second Place at World Latte Art Championship!

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A Malaysian barista from Afloat Coffee Roaster has taken the global stage, bagging second place at the 2026 World Latte Art Championship (WLAC) in San Diego, California.

Malaysian representative Jacky Chang shared the achievement on social media, saying he was proud and overjoyed to be first runner-up, adding that seven months of intense training had been worth it.

Malaysian barista wins first runner-up at World Latte Art Championship!

In an Instagram post, Chang also shared that despite several disagreements and multiple script changes along the way, it all led to an incredible experience.

Recalling the moment, he admitted it wasn’t all easy, but said he never felt pressured, as the endless support he received helped everything “flow together on stage.”

Calling it his “dream stage,” he also thanked Malaysians for their endless support.

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